Three kids, two parents, two crazy cats and a sweet pup traveling the world. We've departed Nicaragua, and are now shouting out from Ankara, Turkey. The blog is authored by Jen, fueled by too much coffee and too little sleep. Follow us as we explore the world!

November 12, 2010

The Morning After

Pete here again with an update for everyone. The bad news is that hospital gowns have not evolved in step with modern fashion (see pic of my beautiful wife included for proof! (but in truth she makes anything look good)). The good news (as we had all hoped) is that the cancer had not spread and the lymph nodes are clean! The axillary node dissection was not needed.

Since the cancer did not spread to the lymph nodes, it means she may not need as much treatment as originally thought (it will still be a few more weeks until the doctors review all the test results to make a final determination).

Jen slept peacefully throughout the night. I too was able to catch a few winks. However, most of the time I just sat there and stared at this amazing woman in front of me. As I did, instead of thinking about what she has endured over the past month, I thought about all the joys we will experience together in the future!

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Awesome news! So glad you are together for this part. Rest well and continue to fight for full recovery. Sorry to know that hospital gowns still lack any bit of runway glam, but Jen you wear it well! Keeping you in prayer.

Jen is rocking the johnny! Great news! Wish I was there to give you guys a big hug, but I'm not so I'm sending it through the cosmos (did you just feel a little love?) Jo says hi and that Jen looks awesome!

Jen and Pete,
I'm not sure anyone can read the last few posts and not shed a tear; for your struggle and loss but mostly for the love you two have and wonderful life your family will be sharing in your future. I'm so happy to hear you are doing well and that the cancer had not spread. Thank you for sharing this.